Teaching Methodologies
The theoretical-practical classes are designed to: develop skills in researching, selecting and critically evaluating available evidence; identifying methodology and methods for data collection and analysis; and developing a scientific research project in an area of occupational therapy.
Tutorial guidance: Students will be guided by lecturers with assigned teaching duties. Independent study hours are intended for all research and writing work required to complete the research project.
Assessment system:
Students who obtain a minimum grade of 10 (ten), rounded up, will be considered to have passed this course unit.
Continuous assessment: preparation of a research project proposal (bibliographic research; literature review; methodological design; definition of data analysis methods) (60%)
Oral presentation and discussion of the research project proposal (40%)
Normal/resit/special exam period: preparation of a research project (bibliographic research; literature review; methodological design; definition of data analysis methods) (60%) and its oral presentation in an oral exam (40%).
In accordance with the Academic Regulations for the 1st Cycle of Studies of the School of Health Technology of the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, available for consultation at https://www. estesc.ipc.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Regulamento-Academico-1o-Ciclo_ESTeSC_-
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Learning Results
Promote the transition from critical consumer to planned research producer
Mastery of critical thinking and scientific approach in occupational therapy and occupational science:
Integrate evidence-based practice concepts into the planning of a research project in Occupational Therapy.
Research, select and critically analyse relevant scientific evidence.
Justify the choice of research methods and techniques, considering paradigms, contexts and ethical issues.
Individually develop a structured and feasible research projectin Occupational Therapy.
Communicate the research proposal in a structured and reasoned manner.
Program
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Stages of EBP: formulate a question, search for evidence, assess quality, apply in practice.
Scientific evidence research
Databases specific to the field of occupational therapy and occupational science
Advanced search strategies and quality filters.
Critical analysis
Use of checklists and guidelines
Research project design
Definition of objectives, hypotheses and variables.
Selection of data collection and analysis methods (qualitative and quantitative).
Ethical considerations.
Project communication
Structured writing of the research proposal.
Presentation and argumentation before peers.
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Donato, H. & Donato, M. (2019). [Stages for Undertaking a Systematic Review]. Acta Med Port, 32(3):227-235.
Donato, H. & Donato, M. (2024). [Review of Reviews (Umbrella Reviews): Step-by-Step Guide]. Acta Med Port, 37(7-8):547-555.
AOTA. Evidence-Based Practice: Practice Guidelines and Evidence-Based Clinical Resources
https://www.aota.org/practice/practice-essentials/evidencebased-practiceknowledge-translation/practice-guidelines
Cohen, L., Manion, L., & Morrison, K. (2011). Research Methods in Education (7.a ed.). New York: Routledge.
Fortin, M., Côte, J. e Filion, F. (2009). Fundamentos e etapas do processo de investigação. Loures:Lusociência.
Gordis, L. (2011). Epidemiologia (4.a ed.). Loures: Lusodidacta.
Hicks, C. M. (2006). Métodos de Investigação para Terapeutas Clínicos (3.a ed.). Camarate: Lusociência.
Vilelas, J. (2009). Investigação – O Processo de construção do conhecimento. Lisboa: Edições Silabo.